THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT ~
Type: Ring
Materials: 18k Gold, Diamond, Platinum
Size: 4
Era: c1900
ABOUT:
Sweetest little French antique cluster ring in 18k gold topped in platinum. The circular face holds a mix of 12 old cut diamonds which makes me think this was a custom piece. One of the of the old mine cuts is pear shaped, and one of the smallest diamonds is a single cut. The diamonds cropping out of the ring face give the piece a pave look. It makes the cutest little pinky ring. This is a Paris find with French hallmarks for 18k and platinum.
Antique box not included. Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 4. The ring face is 8.7mm north south. It weighs 1.3 grams. The diamonds are 1.5 to 2.5mm each give or take.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Typical antique diamonds with some frosty spots. The diamonds have shallow flakes of loss to one top edge. They still appear complete to the eye but you can see the uneven, frosty and unpolished area when you study the surface at an angle in that area. Also typical in that they have some natural inclusions and warm hues but they are small and provide a nice sparkle. A worn prong here or there also typical for age, to keep an eye on over time. Enough remain to hold them securely but something to always keep an eye on with antique jewelry in original condition, of course re-enforcement is always possible if desired by your local jeweler but most of my buyers opt for special occasion wear and original condition.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : ) There are no dark spots to the gold, it was just difficult to photograph because it is so shiny and mirrored that it reflects its surroundings including the green trees out the window.
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
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